All articles tagged with #police response
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Police in Brooklyn fatally shot a man armed with a sharp, self-made weapon who had barricaded himself in a hospital room, after he refused to drop the weapon and charged at officers, despite multiple attempts to subdue him with Tasers.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NBC News
A former Uvalde school police officer, Adrian Gonzales, is on trial for failing to protect children during the 2022 school shooting, facing charges of child endangerment. The trial, expected to last two weeks, follows a delayed law enforcement response that has drawn public and family scrutiny, highlighting issues of police accountability and the tragic aftermath of the attack that killed 21 people. Gonzales pleads not guilty, and the case underscores the challenges in prosecuting law enforcement for inaction in such crises.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Guardian
Several California sheriff's departments are increasingly refusing to respond to mental health crisis calls without a crime reported, motivated by concerns over police violence and the need for specialized mental health responses, with advocates pushing for more community-based alternatives and specialized teams to handle such crises.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, with the situation currently stable and no confirmed injuries; authorities advise avoiding the area as investigations continue.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by WLWT
A man carrying a BB gun caused a temporary lockdown at a Milford movie theater after being spotted in the parking lot; he cooperated with police and stated he was hunting and gathering information as a journalist, with authorities now reviewing whether any laws were broken.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A 12-year-old boy in Medford, Long Island, called police after witnessing a home invasion by Christian Garcia, who broke into the house through a window. Police responded quickly, arrested Garcia, and the boy was unharmed.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
A police officer was critically injured in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukah celebration, resulting in the loss of sight in one eye, raising questions about police presence and security measures at the event. The incident has prompted discussions on police resources, response times, and potential policy changes, with officials emphasizing the bravery of officers and the need to review security protocols.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
A student at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County was handcuffed after an AI security system mistakenly identified a bag of Doritos as a gun, leading to a heavy police response. The incident has prompted calls for a review of the AI gun detection system and school safety procedures, with officials emphasizing the importance of safety and accountability.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A gunman at a Michigan church was shot and killed by police after a rapid response, with bodycam footage showing officers repeatedly demanding him to drop his weapon before opening fire; four people died and eight were injured in the attack.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by KSL TV 5
Police responded swiftly to a mass shooting at a Michigan church, where they ordered the gunman, Thomas Sanford, to drop his weapon before killing him within four minutes of the first call; Sanford had rammed his truck into the church, set it on fire, and killed four people, with eight others injured.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Inquirer.com
A false active shooter report at Villanova University was a cruel hoax, causing panic and a heavy police response, but no injuries or firearms were found, and authorities are investigating the incident as a swatting attack.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Newly released videos from the 2022 Uvalde school shooting show police commander Pete Arredondo attempting to negotiate with the gunman for over 30 minutes, despite protocols suggesting officers should have neutralized the threat immediately. The footage highlights delays and confusion during the response, which may have contributed to the tragic loss of life, and is central to ongoing investigations and Arredondo's upcoming trial.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Documents reveal that Uvalde police chief Pete Arredondo did not follow active shooter response training during the 2022 Uvalde massacre, where 19 children and 2 adults were killed, and he waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman, despite training emphasizing immediate action. The release of these records comes amid ongoing legal proceedings and public demand for transparency.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Emory University in Atlanta, prompting students and staff to take safety precautions, with reports of gunfire near campus and ongoing investigations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
During rush hour in Manhattan, Shane Tamura entered a Park Avenue office building, shot and killed four people including a police officer, wounded others, and then committed suicide, marking the deadliest NYC mass shooting since 2000. Law enforcement responded swiftly, identifying Tamura through surveillance and vehicle tracking, revealing his movements from Nevada to New York, and uncovering his purchase of firearms and ammunition prior to the attack.